2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue Reviews - Page 2 of 15

2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue from North America

Summary:

Love the car

Faults:

I think the two lights that come on, and make life a challenge on the Intrigue, have to do with service to the vehicle and service to the engine. I have had both come on. Had the cam shaft replaced when one of those lights came on. Also, was told the cam sensor caused the light to come on the most recent time. The technician said that it looked as though it may have gotten wet, possibly from the coolant hose next to it, but that the coolant system checked out to be leak free. Said everything checks out, so they will reset the system, and if it comes on again, they will recheck it. Also, they are willing to replace the cam sensor. I will probably end up doing that anyway.

Love the car, love the idea that it was made in America, and has been essentially trouble free. Just old and wearing out.

When I occasionally had trouble starting the car, it was diagnosed as having a bad or worn fuel pump regulator. Who knew? Since replacing that, no problems with starting it. I spent 2 days trouble shooting, then took it to a professional. Now I know I have a fuel pump regulator.

General Comments:

What don't I like about the car? The manufacturer went out of business. I would buy another one, newer if they were available.

2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue GLS V5 from North America

Summary:

I would definitely not purchase another Oldsmobile Intrigue, due to reliability issues

Faults:

The transmission went out at 140000 miles.

In the last 11 months, I have gone through three alternators and 4 batteries. Neither dealers nor my personal mechanic can find the exact source of the problem.

There is a ghost in the electrical system that power surges and burns fuse links, and damages the car's PC. The dash lights, radio, and HVAC panel flicker, or sometimes do not come on at all. Replacing the alternator with an aftermarket helps for a short time, then goes bad again. The hazard lights come on for no reason. The car periodically dies and will not start unless jumped off.

General Comments:

There is a serious electrical system problem with no universal solution. There are remedies that work for some, and not for others.

Other than that, the car looks great. The car handles nicely, has much take off power, and has many amenities that would make it quite a find, should it stay out of the shop longer than it stays in.

7th Feb 2010, 09:30

8th Feb 2010, 17:14

"- That's understandable. You bought it used. All used cars are garbage. I've been there myself."

Your joking right? Tell me you joking. EVERY CAR I'VE EVER PURCHASED HAS BEEN USED. Including my '96 Honda Accord that went 230,000 miles without a single repair. AND my '76 Civic I bought used in '79 that made 500,000 miles without a single problem as well. Buying a new car is actually a poor decision, considering as soon as you drive your shiny new car off the lot, it's worth half what you originally paid for it.

Although, I really can't complain. It's people like you who make great used cars for people like me to buy. You buy it, fix all the bugs that also come with new cars, and then trade it in while it's just starting to get into it's prime. Thank you.